With the end of the regular season winding down, there isn't much news worth printing. But that won't stop us from printing it anyway.

Paul Pierce can opt out of his contract after this season and become an unrestricted free agent. The Celtics, naturally, don't want to let this happen. Isn't it funny how the possibility of free agency coincides with Paul's best season as a pro? A season that in which he achieved career highs in almost every area and worked his ass off for a losing team? I may be wrong, but we can probably write this off as a textbook case of Contract Year Phenomenon.

The Nets are making some end-of-season noise...just like last year. And, just like last year, they're not going anywhere near the NBA Finals.

Chuck Daly is defendingIsiah's brutal destruction of the Knicks. According to Chuck, Isiah has been "evaluating and collecting assets." The article just so happens to mention Daly's age (75), which is probably their way of saying, "Take it easy on the old man. He's senile."

The latest in the endless stream of Kevin Garnett trade rumors involved The Answer. Wouldn't you someday like to see a trade rumor that actually benefits both teams?